Posts By Pete
How I found myself as a cycle campaigner – and how you might, too
March 7, 2018 | PeteWe asked one of our newer members to explain how they got involved with cycle campaigning, and what they enjoy about being in Southwark Cyclists.
By Luci:
How does it work that I have ended up getting into the nitty-gritty … Read More
Southwark Spine – East Dulwich to Peckham – full consultation response
December 5, 2017 | PeteSad to say, this isn’t a picture of Bellenden Village. It could be but it won’t be. Everyone says they want children to get outdoors, take exercise and have fun. Cycling ticks all those boxes. Southwark is committed to 8-80 … Read More
Take Action: save Quietway 7 and keep Camberwell Grove closed
October 16, 2017 | PeteWeāve got an opportunity to save Quietway 7 in Camberwell, but we need your help.
Weāve made a āTake Actionā page that explains the issues and helps you through the consultation response. Itās https://membership.lcc.org.uk/take-action-keep-camberwell-grove-bridge-closed – Send this link to … Read More
Camberwell Grove bridge re-opening – draft consultation response
October 12, 2017 | PeteNew consultation on whether to re-open Camberwell Grove railway bridge! www.southwark.gov.uk/camberwellgrovebridge
We are currently putting together a detailed consultation response. If you want to contribute join our discussion group.
If you want to receive an email when we’ve finished … Read More
URGENT: Action on Lorry Danger
April 16, 2017 | PeteDirect Vision lorries consultation closes on Tuesday, April 18. https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/roads/direct-vision-standard-phase-1/
These proposals are that HGVs should be rated on a five star scale for the driver’s direct vision around the cab (as distinct from indirect vision, via mirrors and sensors); … Read More
Complaining about Buses
April 16, 2017 | PeteAll buses have a number plate and a personal bus number on the side and back.
complaints to London Buses via TfL including bus numbers, date and time plus complaint get a quick positive response IMO.
don’t just shake your … Read More
New Southwark Plan’s Area Visions consultation – One Minute Action
April 11, 2017 | PeteWe’re currently discussing what to submit to the next stage of the New Southwark Plan consultation. The New Southwark Plan is a very important document, but this Area Visions and Site Allocations section is quite general.
Current recommendation: The … Read More
Cycle Hire in South London – One Minute Action
April 11, 2017 | PeteLondonās Cycle Hire is one of the best ways to get people cycling ā but it isnāt an option in most of South London. Getting the Cycle Hire system extended means showing Sadiq Kahn, TfL and the local boroughs that … Read More
See from inside a Lorry Cab – Exchanging Places 13th Feb
February 10, 2017 | PeteMonday 13th February will see The London Borough of Southwark hosting an Exchanging Places event on the Elephant & Castle roundabout with a new HGV vehicle complying to the (TfL) Direct Vision Standard.
The all round vision offered to the … Read More
How to: Report Dangerous Driving to the Police
November 25, 2016 | PeteIf you’re in London & have footage of mobile phone drivers or close passes you can now report it online.
https://beta.met.police.uk/report/report-a-road-traffic-incident/
If you see anything else that you want to report, then still use this form. It’s just that … Read More